The Courtesan's Daughter

The Courtesan series #1

by Claudia Dain

Berkley Pub Group (Sensation)

Historical Romance

October 7, 2008

ISBN-13: 0425224228

Available in: Paperback (reprint)

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The Courtesan's Daughter
by Claudia Dain

First in a sexy new series featuring a match-making courtesan.

Young Lady Caroline's prospects for a suitable match are severely limited by her mother's infamous past. Before Lady Sophia Dalby entered London society, she was a highly desired courtesan. What man of title, position, and wealth would marry a courtesan's daughter?

Sophia's solution is to purchase a husband for Caroline—the Earl of Ashdon—agreeing to settle his gambling debts if he will take her daughter's hand. Insulted, Caroline refuses to have a husband who was bought for her.

But after meeting the fiery Lord Ashdon, she wonders if it wouldn't be satisfying to have him pay for her, perhaps with a priceless pearl necklace? With Sophia pulling the strings, Lord Ashdon may get more than he bargained for and Caroline may get just what she wants.

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Claudia Dain's Bio

Claudia Dain enjoys writing more than cooking, cleaning, or folding laundry. The only thing she enjoys more is being with her family. She has issued a standing invitation for them to sit quietly in the room and watch her while she writes, thereby combining her two favorite pleasures into one spectacularly silent moment.

Visit Claudia's website at: www.claudiadain.com.